Frequently Asked Questions

Are men allowed to participate in WiDS?

What is a WiDS Ambassador?

YES. Men are not only allowed, but encouraged, to attend any WiDS events worldwide. In addition, several of our WiDS ambassadors are men. WiDS is WiDS because we feature exclusively female speakers.

WiDS Ambassadors bring the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference to their cohort and colleagues by hosting regional events that incorporate the live-stream or video sessions of the WiDS Stanford event, and/or feature other female speakers in the field of data science. Here's how to become a WiDS Ambassador in your area.

Will video sessions be available, post-event?

How can I participate?

Yes. Each of the WiDS sessions will be videotaped, edited, and posted to YouTube. Today, you can view the playlist from WiDS Stanford 2017, and other WiDS worldwide events.

There are multiple ways to participate in the WiDS conference. You can attend WiDS Stanford, or one of the regional events being planned worldwide. Or, you can become a WiDS ambassador, bringing WiDS to your region. Lastly, you can sponsor the conference, either at Stanford or at one of the regional events.

From our WiDS beirut Ambassadors

​"Getting to working with so many talented women, creating awareness around the subject in our geographical area, empowering women, exposing exciting research in the field, exposing young students to the field and its importance."​--Fida Kanaan & Lama Moussawi-Haidar